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 The Administration continues to work to improve customer experience, expand Pennsylvania’s workforce, create opportunity and make Commonwealth services more accessible

Harrisburg, PA – In keeping with Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to expand Pennsylvania’s workforce and serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a new, modernized commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills test will be implemented at all PennDOT Driver License Centers that offer CDL skills tests and at all third-party CDL driving skill testers beginning August 28, 2023. As new technologies emerge, the modernized CDL skills test ensures that CDL drivers have the knowledge and skills to drive safely on the road while waiving outdated requirements that hold workers back.  

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Community Blood Bank is sending out an appeal to the community as the blood supply for the region plummets to dangerous levels. Hospital usage continues to trend upward as the number of people donating continues to decline. There is no better time than now for people, to roll up their sleeves.

Donate Blood. Save Lives. Go Shopping! All donors who donate blood with Community Blood Bank in August will be automatically entered to win a weekly drawing for 4 – $100 Walmart gift cards! That means 16 people will win $100 gift cards during the month of August.

“Each day premature babies are born, cancer patients rely on platelets, and accidents, emergencies and traumas happen – the need for blood doesn’t stop.” says Community Blood Bank’s Executive Director, Dee Rosenthal. “All types are needed, however, there has been a near constant critical need for type O.”

All blood types are needed, especially type O blood which helps meet the immediate needs of patients.

Please consider coverage for the following blood drive:

S.W. Smith Memorial Library on the bloodmobile

201 East Maple St, Port Allegany, PA 16743

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

CALL (814) 456-4206 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO DONATE. Appointments are encouraged to reduce your wait time but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Community Blood Bank partners with hospitals in Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York to provide blood for patients in need. If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. You must have a valid photo ID in order to donate. Prior to donating, those giving blood should eat a good, solid meal.

POTTER COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery has announced a resident in Potter County was recently awarded over half a million dollars in winnings from an online game.

The Pennsylvania Lottery said that the person won the online prize of $581,087.54 while playing the online Pennsylvania Lottery game Cave Quest.

How many times do we encounter hearing impaired people and wish that we could communicate with them? As we age, we gradually lose some of our hearing. Sign language can help. Also, mothers of pre-lingual children can use sign language as a tool with their little ones. Here is your opportunity to learn basic sign language that could help you or someone you care about.

Basic Sign Language will cover beginning sign language, the alphabet, conversational phrases and a variety of commonly used signs. In addition, basic facts essential to the correct use of the language will be addressed. A dedicated student could learn as many as 800 signs and understand signing and interpreting rules, basic deaf culture, and medical situations that cause deafness and loss of hearing.

Do you already know some signs but want to learn more to take your knowledge to the next level? Intermediate Sign Language will be a continuation of the introduction of signs (cities, states, countries, holidays, household items, religious terms, etc.), more conversational sign language, slang, and a discussion on political correctness as it pertains to signing, as well as to deaf culture.

Both Basic Sign Language and Intermediate Sign Language will be taught by Sheri Greene at the Education Council’s Coudersport office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 19 – October 31, 2023 (no class on October 19). Basic Sign Language is scheduled from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Intermediate Sign Language is scheduled from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. The cost for Basic Sign Language is $160/person and the cost for Intermediate Sign Language is $160/person. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 12^th. To register or for more information, visit www.pottercountyedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877.